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- Families Don’t Experience Departments. They Experience Your School. - Your Morning Boost: A School Leadership Podcast
Families Don’t Experience Departments. They Experience Your School.
Schools organize themselves into departments because it makes the work manageable.
Families don’t experience us that way.
When a parent reaches out with one problem, they aren’t thinking about student services, communications, counseling, administration, or which department owns the answer. They simply see their child’s school — and every handoff, delayed response, and communication gap becomes part of that experience.
In this episode, we sit down with Ian Nenke to explore what school leaders can learn by looking at our systems through the eyes of families. We talk about parent communication, cultural differences, responsiveness, trust, and why sometimes the best thing a leader can do is take ownership of finding an answer rather than sending a family somewhere else.
We also look at how easily internal structures can become external frustration. One example: a single parent email with several questions that ultimately touched four different offices. From the school’s perspective, that may make organizational sense. From the family’s perspective, it can feel fragmented, slow, and confusing.
The question isn’t simply whether each department is doing its job well. It’s whether the entire experience makes sense from the other side.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why families experience the school as one system, not separate departments
- How handoffs and communication gaps can quickly become trust problems
- Why a quick, honest response matters even when you don’t yet have the answer
- Why taking ownership often matters more than knowing exactly who “owns” the issue
- How small, sincere interactions help families decide whether a school feels responsive, connected, and human
Key Takeaways:
- Families experience the whole school, not the organizational chart
- A short, honest response is often more valuable than silence
- Leaders build trust by taking ownership and helping families find answers
- Small interactions across a school can strengthen the sense of community
- Seeing the school through a parent’s eyes can reveal gaps that internal structures hide
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17 min - Wait...That Came Out of the School Budget?What’s really going on behind the scenes of public school budgets?In this episode, host Lisa Hill pulls back the curtain on the often confusing—and sometimes downright absurd—world of school spending. Through a mix of humor and firsthand experience, she shares stories that highlight the gap between what schools need and what budgets actually prioritize.From overflowing closets of unused supplies to questionable purchases that leave teachers shaking their heads, Lisa explores how small decisions can add up to big financial consequences. Along the way, she unpacks the bureaucratic challenges educators face and the frustrating reality of trying to do more with less.But this isn’t just about funny stories—it’s about accountability. Because when school spending misses the mark, it’s not just educators who feel it—it’s students, communities, and taxpayers.If you’ve ever wondered how funding decisions are made in education—or questioned where those dollars actually go—this episode offers a candid, thought-provoking look at a system that deserves a closer examination.🔑 Key Takeaways
- School budgeting can often feel chaotic, with purchasing decisions that don’t always align with classroom needs
- Everyday items like supplies and tech can reveal deeper systemic inefficiencies
- Teachers frequently navigate a disconnect between limited resources and questionable spending choices
- Outdated or unnecessary purchases can lead to wasted taxpayer dollars
- Greater transparency and accountability are essential for responsible school funding
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.32 min - Knock, Knock…I Regret This!Join Vice Principal UnOfficed host Lisa Hill as she share some of her school home visit adventures. You know… those well-intentioned, relationship-building, “meet families where they are” moments where she knocked on the door and instantly thought - knock, knock… I regret this! So tune in and get laughing and learning!
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Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.35 min - Vice Principal UnOffice 1-Year Anniversary EpisodeListen in as Vice Principal UnOfficed celebrates its 1-year Anniversary! Host Lisa Hill shares some of her favorite school stories from different episodes. Those unforgettable moments you from working in a K–12 school building you can't make up. If you love true stories from education that are funny, entertaining and unbelievable, this episode is for you! So, let’s get laughin’ and learnin’!
Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
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Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
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Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field.
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Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.42 min - Stranger Things has NOTHING on Teachers!|Funny School StoriesThese funny school stories from Vice Principal UnOfficed share the unusual moments that prove Stranger Things has NOTHING on Teachers! These stories are the kind that make people laugh first… then stare… then ask, “Wait… that really happened?” Yes. Yes, it did.
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Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
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Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.39 min - Pigs, Snakes & Goats! Oh My!|Funny School StoriesThese funny school stories are the kind you share at dinner thinking everyone will laugh and move on—until people stop, stare, and ask, “Wait… that really happened?” And the answer is always the same: yes… at school. Because one minute you’re teaching, and the next minute someone whispers, “There’s an animal,” and the entire day takes a hard left. Students are thrilled, staff are scrambling, and the adults in charge are wearing that calm face while their brain is absolutely not calm. This episode is packed with unexpected visitors and big reactions, and it proves one thing every educator already knows: these situations never happen on an easy day. If you love funny school stories, you’re going to love this one. So press play, share it with your teacher friends, and send it to the group chat—because sometimes the wildest thing in the building isn’t the students…
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Check out photos from episodes at: Vice Principal UnOfficed
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Thanks for listening!
#KeepLaughing&Learning
Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field.
Email me: [email protected]
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.47 min - The Wheels on the Bus go 'Round and 'Round...Most of the TimeVice Principal UnOfficed host Lisa Hill shares transportation tales about bus drivers—from buses that won’t start due to student sabotage to heat waves so intense ambulances had to be called for sick drivers. It’s one episode you won’t want to miss. Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
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Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. Thanks for listening! #KeepLaughing&Learning
Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
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Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.38 min - Dear Parents...We Need To TalkJoin host Lisa Hill, as she dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of parents—the emails, the phone calls, the parking lot drama, and the moments that leave you wondering how some of these adults survived childhood and are now raising kids of their own. Because if you think students keep things interesting… wait until you hear what their parents do. Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomark my new site: https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/ Email me: [email protected] Check out photos from each Vice Principal UnOfficed episode at:
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. Thanks for listening! #KeepLaughing&Learning
Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field.
Email me: [email protected]
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.41 min - The Adults did WHAT?!Join host Lisa Hill as she unwraps a few stories about the strange, surprising, and downright baffling things adults do - because while the kids may get a little wild, it’s the grown-ups you really have to watch.And their stories prove the same truth: fact is always stranger than fiction. Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomark my new site: https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/ Email me: [email protected] Check out photos from each Vice Principal UnOfficed episode at:
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. Thanks for listening! #KeepLaughing&Learning
Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field.
Email me: [email protected]
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.43 min - The Custodian ChroniclesJoin host Lisa Hill as she gives the spotlight to the unsung heroes of every school — the custodians. And these are not your average mop-and-bucket stories. From the custodian who secretly slept in the building like it was a low-budget Airbnb to the singing custodian who turned staff professional development into a surprise musical performance , and more, listen in and get laughing and learning!Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomark my new site: https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/ Email me: [email protected] Check out photos from each Vice Principal UnOfficed episode at:
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. Thanks for listening! #KeepLaughing&Learning
Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by:
Realtor Janae Griffith
Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa.
Wee's Tees
Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field.
Email me: [email protected]
Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here.
Thank You for Listening! This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vice-principal-unofficed--7112590/support.41 min
About Vice Principal Unofficed
From the publisher's feed
The bell has rung, the kids are in the halls, and the office door is finally closed. Welcome to Vice Principal UnOfficed. Ironically, host Lisa Hill never planned to work in education—but thanks to her dad, that’s exactly where she ended up. Now retired after a career spanning roles as a school counselor, college professor, and vice principal, Lisa is opening up the "confidential" files to prove that truth really is stranger (and definitely funnier) than fiction in K–12 schools. Vice Principal UnOfficed takes listeners behind the scenes of the real-life chaos inside American public schools. Weaving together stories from Lisa’s own unexpected journey and the unforgettable moments that shaped her career, the show delivers a masterclass in school culture—with a sharp dose of sarcasm. It’s the kind of "professional development" you actually want to attend: insightful, heart-centered, and just enough wisdom to keep you sane.
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